Dawn at what is left of the presidential palace, after the civil war, Bissau. |
Fish market at Porto Rampa, Bissau. |
There is no shortage of fish, of all shapes, sizes, and smells. |
A family at the fish market. |
Fish market thugs. I mean, helpers. I did get my green jacket back. |
A canoa (or pirogue in Francophone lands), the main method of transport to the Bijagos Archipelago. |
Sunset over Ilha de Rubane. |
A common chore, fetching water; Ilha de Canhabaque. |
Village pals, Ilha de Canhabaque. |
A digital camera provides a cultural and linguistic bridge; Ilha de Canhabaque. |
Yes, it's rat again for dinner; Ilha de Canhabaque. |
Dawn at Bubaque Town, Ilha de Bubaque. |
A fishing canoa, Ilha de Bubaque. |
A small puff adder (called a "tutu" locally), probably too small to give a fatal bite; Ilha de Bubaque. |
No one sunbathes on the lovely beaches except the cattle; Praia Bruce, Ilha de Bubaque. |
Village children; Bubaque Town, Ilha de Bubaque. |
A heartbreaker in the making; Bubaque Town. |
A girl dressed for carnival and her doting uncle. Bubaque Town. |
Carnival dancers with nontraditional shirts, Ilha de Bubaque. |
Traditional dancers's garb and the village queen at Carnival, Bubaque. |
Colorful masks are judged at Carnival; Bubaque. |
A mask-bearer at the judge's table, Bubaque. |
